Unit Secretary PT (9Main)
Core
Manages the central station of a medical/surgical unit, handling order entry, patient admission/discharge, chart maintenance, and serving as the primary communication hub for staff, patients, and families.
Role type
Unit Secretary (Clinical Support)
Builds
Operational efficiency for patient flow and accurate medical record management
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Order verification, medical record management, patient admission/discharge processing, multi-department communication, equipment troubleshooting, supply inventory management
Preferred skills
Prioritization in high-stress environments, tact and diplomacy, confidentiality handling, irregular schedule adaptability
Technologies
Clinical Information Systems, fax machines, printers, scanners, bed tracking systems
Responsibilities
Enter and verify physician orders into computer systems; maintain and organize patient medical charts; admit, transfer, and discharge patients; serve as receptionist and relay information between departments; manage unit supplies and equipment maintenance.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, individual contributor